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RARA Celebration

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

The Rockbridge Area Relief Association celebrated its 50th anniversary this past Saturday at its headquarters at the Piovano building on Spotswood Drive. A tasty assortment of nibbles was provided by Ladles & Linens. Pronto served up sfogliatelle and cannoli for dessert. Beer was supplied by Devils Backbone and wine by Sassaia. Datz Us Ramblers were on hand for musical entertainment and activities such as face painting and a bounce house were available for the children in attendance. The organization provides food through its Neighborhood Grocery (formerly known as the food pantry) and offers assistance for people who are struggling to pay their bills. (Joann Ware photos)

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Talk On Marshall’s Friends To Highlight Open House

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

The George C. Marshall Foundation will host its annual community open house in honor of the 59th anniversary of the dedication of its building in Lexington on Sunday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. at its building on VMI post. Activities include tours of the library and archives, artifact show-and-tell, games, door prizes, and refreshments.

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Walton New Kling Principal

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

Veteran Educator Joins Division

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Government Notices

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

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Highway Marker OK’d For Green Book Sites

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

A new state historical marker has been approved for downtown Lexington.

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Bunting Visits For Ceremony

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

Former Virginia Military Institute superintendent Lt. Gen. Josiah Bunting III greets a guest at a ceremony last month recognizing his recent contributions to VMI’s archives. Twenty-six containers of Bunting’s papers, ranging from his time as a VMI cadet in the 1960s through 2020, were donated to VMI. Bunting served as VMI’s superintendent from 1995 to 2003 and oversaw the school’s transition to coeducation. For the story on his papers and his visit to Lexington, see page B7. (VMI photo by Lexie West)

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Blue Ridge Y Responds To Concerns

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

Local Y Employee Resigns

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Hope House Makes Pitch

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

Drug Recovery Project Seeks Area Support

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RARA Marks 50 Years

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

The Rockbridge Area Relief Association celebrated 50 years of providing assistance to needy families in the community Saturday. Rain had been in the forecast, but the sun came out for the event. In this picture volunteer Sandra Hayslette prepares a sno-cone for two young attendees. For more photos of this event, see page 4. (Joann Ware photo)

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Supervisors OK Budget, Tax Rates

Published on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:00am

With little discussion Monday, the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors approved a general fund budget for fiscal year 2024 that includes equalized real estate and personal property car tax rates.